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Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:36 pm
by Stinkwheel
Matt H wrote:I don't care what anyone says about the poor old Xantia, those V6 Activas are epic!
Agreed.
Only problem i have with Xantias though, they aint no BX.
And Tim, believe it or not, i have washed her and polished up on a couple of occasions. But not recently, its just been my workaday car for a while now, so some TLC is overdue again.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 2:41 pm
by RxBX
toddao wrote:..................
Edit : I just realised they were Paul's pics and not Phils!
Which car is yours Paul?
Paul owns the Hurricane, Todd !
Also more photo/snap's of meeting on
FCF (If you didn't know) !
.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:09 pm
by Philip Chidlow
toddao wrote:I can't see any pics of your car Phil. Better you should apologise for those Xantiarse pics!
Whose BX van is that? Looks good.
Does look like a pleasant day - I was expecting pics of everyone roped together to prevent getting washed away!
Edit : I just realised they were Paul's pics and not Phils!
Which car is yours Paul?
Paul's is the tasty Hurricane with slightly over-sized fog lights and lovely silver Speedlines...
OOPS crossed post
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:20 pm
by toddao
Ah yes, very nice it is too that Hurricane. No one knows who the van belongs to then?
As for V6 Xantiaaaaaarse, I think there's someone who's installed that motor into a BX in Holland.. problem solved
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:39 pm
by Paul296
Paul's is the tasty Hurricane with slightly over-sized fog lights and lovely silver Speedlines...
Note to self; MUST get some proper fog lamps
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:04 pm
by Tim Leech
Paul296 wrote:Paul's is the tasty Hurricane with slightly over-sized fog lights and lovely silver Speedlines...
Note to self; MUST get some proper fog lamps
Paul in this months Citroenian, a chap is selling some bx fog lamps and wheeltrims....
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 4:56 pm
by rayfenwick
Excellent stuff! I'm really sorry I wasn't there.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 5:56 pm
by Des Smith
Hmm, looks like Sunday was a lot busier than Saturday.
Shame, I evidently chose the wrong day. I wanted to eyeball an SM in the flesh, too. Never mind, my Tesco Value BX only used a thimbleful of petrol for the 240 mile round trip, so I'll put it down to experience.
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:35 pm
by toddao
Like this one :
Is no one owning up for the van? Did it drive itself there then?
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 8:44 pm
by kermit the frog
Hi All
I would just like to say what a great selection of fantastic pictures from the weekend
Also it was great to see John AKA Jaba on Saturday
Regards Kermit/Phil
Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 11:39 pm
by Mickey taker
toddao wrote: Is no one owning up for the van? Did it drive itself there then?
Im guessing he's Irish Todd
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 12:49 am
by maxgreenwood
I thought the van might be Jay's, didn't he get one from Ireland? I saw a similar one up the road from me a while back in same colour but i think it was a '92, this one's '94.
Some really lovely cars there. The hurricane is very nice, the mk1 TRS a bit of a favourite of mine and Tim's GT looking better than ever. Some really nice CXs as well, better than 2009, the last time (only time..) i was over.
Appetite whetted for 2012.
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:00 am
by Stinkwheel
That van belongs to David Bain doesnt it?
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 1:50 pm
by mat_fenwick
I don't want to come across as critical, but there were a number of comments about the location not being ideal. IMO a more central location would be best - I'm not too worried personally as wherever it is it will be a long way for me, but a few people mentioned they would have preferred it closer.
I thought Gaydon was ideal, as it was central, had the (free) museum, and shelter from winds! Obviously I don't know what the cost difference was, which is an important factor.
That said, I had an enjoyable time, and felt that the atmosphere was very relaxed. Maybe next time I'll be able to stay for longer!
Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:02 pm
by Tim Leech
mat_fenwick wrote:I don't want to come across as critical, but there were a number of comments about the location not being ideal. IMO a more central location would be best - I'm not too worried personally as wherever it is it will be a long way for me, but a few people mentioned they would have preferred it closer.
I thought Gaydon was ideal, as it was central, had the (free) museum, and shelter from winds! Obviously I don't know what the cost difference was, which is an important factor.
That said, I had an enjoyable time, and felt that the atmosphere was very relaxed. Maybe next time I'll be able to stay for longer!
Closer to who?, you cant please everyone Matt, and it needs to be moved aruond a bit to keep it fair and varied. I had the opposite comments, saying how much every one liked it and what good value it was, regarding Gaydon its ok as a one off, BUT if you went again tomorrow it would be the same cars as last year (and the year before that etc), and bearing in mind it was £9 per adult (free museum???
) last year and the food was extortionate it could have been very expensive if you had a car full!.
I think for this kind of event you need a field with facilities and camping on site or people wander off and you miss them (like I did last year)